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FOOTBALL - Redditch United sign quartet of players as duo return to club

Aaron Sutcliffe 23rd Jun, 2025 Updated: 26th Jun, 2025   0

REDDITCH United have confirmed the signings of four new players with two making a return to the Valley Stadium following loan spells.

The Reds have added Joel Shambrook, Harry Eden, Max Martin and Max McNulty to their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Shambrook and Martin spent time on loan with Redditch in the 2024/25 campaign.

Reds boss, Mike Fowler said: “I have worked with Joel for the best part of five or six years now and is a player that I rate really highly.

“He’s a very intelligent footballer with great technical ability and can defend duels very well.

“Now he is a permanent Red, we will see Joel flourish in the season ahead.




“Harry is athletically one of the best players I have worked with.

“His tireless work ethic is infectious and invaluable to any team.


“Technically very good, with a lovely left foot and he is a great lad.

“Max [Martin] is another lad that I’ve worked with for several years. Max has an incredible attitude and applies himself immaculately.

“He has been unfortunate with injuries over the past few years, but hopefully they are behind him now and we can look forward to a big season.

“Max, as a player, is very physical and thrives in competitive environments. Not many better lads to go into battle with.

“Max [McNulty] is somebody that really caught my eye last season, he’s a mobile and powerful forward.

“At 6ft 3in, he will add more of a presence to our attacking options and will cause problems for the opposition.

“I’m really excited to work with him and help him fulfil his potential.”

Shambrook reunites with former boss Fowler after the pair worked together at Solihull Moors.

The 20-year-old right-back joined the Reds on loan in February and remained with the club until the end of the campaign.

Redditch have also strengthened the other side of their defence with the signing of left-back Eden.

The 24-year-old played for Reds boss Fowler at Studley and provided an assist against the Reds in the Birmingham Senior Cup last season.

He has also played for the likes of Sutton Coldfield Town, Rugby Town and Racing Club Warwick.

Fowler has swooped for another of his former Moors players in 20-year-old midfielder Martin.

Martin joined the Reds on loan in August last year and spent five months at the Valley Stadium.

The Reds have also signed striker McNulty on a one-year deal from Racing Club Warwick.

The 24-year-old finished as Warwick’s top scorer at Step Four last season with 16 goals.